Safeguarding special: Safeguarding policies strengthened and new draft attendance policy introduced ahead of EYFS changes
Devon Early Years and Childcare Service has strengthened its safeguarding policies and introduced a draft attendance policy to support early years providers in preparing for the EYFS statutory framework changes coming in September 2025.
Safeguarding special: New safeguarding self-assessment tool launched for early years and childcare providers
Devon Early Years and Childcare Service has launched an updated Safeguarding Self-Assessment Tool to support early years providers in reviewing and strengthening their safeguarding practices.
Safeguarding special: Safeguarding and child protection core (for all early years and childcare practitioners) – eLearning
The safeguarding and child protection core (for all early years and childcare practitioners) – eLearning training has been updated in preparation for the updated Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which comes into effect on 1st September 2025.
Safeguarding special: Are you ready for EYFS reforms that take effect from 1st September 2025?
From 1st September 2025, the DfE will implement major reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework for childminders and group-based providers. These changes aim to enhance child safety and improve staff accountability.
Safeguarding special: EYFS safeguarding reforms – FAQs
The DfE has published its official response to the consultation on proposed changes to strengthen safeguarding requirements in the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Safeguarding special: Safer recruitment information session – coming soon!
An information session focusing on the principles and stages of safer recruitment is coming soon!
Safeguarding special: New multi-agency child neglect strategy 2025-29, practitioner guidance and toolkit
Neglect can be difficult to recognise so we’re absolutely delighted to introduce the brand-new Multi-Agency Child Neglect Strategy and the Practitioner Guidance and Toolkit — another positive step in our ongoing journey to ensure every child in Devon is safe, seen and supported.
Digest takes a break
The Digest is taking a break over the summer period. The Digest will be back early September 2025 to bring you the latest news and updates.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!
Everyone at Devon Early Years and Childcare Service would like to congratulate Cullompton Pre-School on their third outstanding Ofsted in a row!
Have you completed the Devon Parents Childcare Survey?
Every year we send out a Parent’s Childcare Survey to parents living in Devon to find out information about their use of childcare. Please help us to spread the word by sharing it with the families that you work with, your friends and your family. Thank you.